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Sail up the Tamar past the Royal Naval Dockyard

See the fortifications of Plymouth Sound, Drake's Island and the Royal William Yard, before heading up the River Tamar past the Royal Naval Dockyard to the Brunel Bridge and into the River Lynher - one of the most wonderful rivers in the West Country.

Plymouth Sound and the Hoe with views of the Royal Citadel

Refreshment stop ashore at Royal William Yard

Royal Naval Devonport Dockyard — the largest in Western Europe

Brunel Bridge and the Tamar Bridge from the water

The tranquil River Lynher, rarely seen from the water

Circumnavigate Drake's Island

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See the fortifications of Plymouth Sound, Drake's Island and Royal William Yard, before heading up the River Tamar past the Royal Naval Dockyard to the Brunel Bridge - then into the River Lynher, one of the most beautiful and tranquil rivers in the West Country.

  • Skippered sail with Conrad Humphreys
  • Refreshment stop ashore
  • Spinlock lifejackets for all guests
  • Free parking at Mount Batten

  • Warm jacket and layers
  • Sun hat and sun cream
  • Water bottle
  • Trainers or soft shoes suitable for sailing
  • A little cash for refreshments, or a packed lunch if you prefer

  • Packed lunch service
  • Stand-up paddleboard hire
  • Photography package

We depart from the Mount Batten Centre in Plymouth, with free parking on site. Exact directions and a what3words location are sent to you ahead of your trip. Please arrive in good time before departure for your safety briefing and lifejacket fitting.

  • Duration: approximately 6 hours
  • Group size: up to 7 guests
  • Food: refreshment or lunch stop at Royal William Yard, or bring a packed lunch
  • Children: under-16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; children's lifejackets suit ages 8–16 and we can't accommodate infants
  • Weather: alternative date or full refund if we cancel for bad weather

Before you sail

Answers to popular questions

Still got a question? Contact us directly so we can be support you.

Yes — on the Sail & Wild Swim and Tamar Valley experiences. We’ll find sheltered water suited to conditions on the day. You’ll need to be comfortable swimming 50m in open water. Paddleboards are available to hire on the day.

Who'd have thought a 240-year-old lifeboat could clock 7.4 knots! Conrad was the perfect host and skipper. Even the landlubbers loved it!
Matt Griggs
Group sail, Plymouth

Go beyond the Sound

Six hours up the Tamar past the Royal Naval Dockyard and into the tranquil Lynher — a voyage few ever see.